Zac Posen, the designer who’s kept celebrities in mermaid gowns on the red carpet since the early 2000s, has shuttered his namesake label.
The House of Z, Posen’s company had been in the midst of a sale process. As early as April of this year, Yucaipa Cos., the investment firm founded by Ron Burkle, was seeking to sell off its stake in the label. Today, according to a release, the House of Z, “determined to cease business operations and carry out an orderly disposition of its assets.
“I’ve been personally trying to find the right partner for some time,” Posen said in an exclusive interview with. “But time ran out, and the difficult climate out there… it’s not an easy time in our industry.” Posen had been designing 14 collections a year for his signature line, his lower-priced ZAC Zac Posen collection, and Brooks Brothers, where he is creative director, and he was involved in multiple partnerships, including with Delta Airlines and GE. “It’s been 20 years of love, I’m very sad,” he said. “But I’ve had the great fortune to express myself creatively, and to have made some incredible work with unbelievably passionate people.
In short order, Sean Combs took a 50 percent stake in his business , and Posen was dressing the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman, Kate Winslet, Naomi Campbell, Rihanna, Katie Holmes, and many more. The figure-flattering engineered construction and flamboyance of his gowns—not to mention his personal charisma—made him a red carpet favorite. Though his rise was swift, his trajectory was not without its ups and downs.
Good luck
If the likes of hype designers who ruined classic fashion houses with their designs were not heavily supported as many of the media did, none of this tragedy could have happened.
I so wish him the very best....he is so blasted talented!
How can this have happened!? This designer is a modern genius.
Making free dresses for celebrities don't pay the bills
This makes me want to watch HouseofZ again
Good! Should! Wasteful fashion should go to hell. Ppl in poverty need food. Expensive dresses r shameful for Michelle Obama. She is an elite just like any corrupt elite. She is not a black. She is not one of us. She doesn't understand why American cops kill blacks in streets.
Hard to muster up a lot of sympathy after his refusal to dress FLOTUS.
if he’d of designed a dress for FLOTUS he wouldn’t be in this pickle. poor guy.
Sad because he’s so talented but the economy and people are different. Looking for bargains and just lower taste levels
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I’m sure he will re-emerge. Best of luck to him.
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royalwhisper That's such a shame. I loved the dress he did for Princess Eugenie
TheFashionCourt Sorry to hear he is closing. House of Z on Netflix is a good documentary which showcases his dedication and craft.
You would think all of ZacPosen 's celeb clientelle would set up a MASSIVE GoFundMe campaign to keep the business alive ? WTF
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Unbelievable!
I will never forget when he chose me for one of his shows... I overheard him compliment me when he didn’t know I could hear! Changed my life to know he thought I was worthy of his runway!! 😭💕 We love you & your designs Zac!!
Damn.
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Zac was defiantly one of my faves 🤧
fashion is dead again
Why. 😭
Wow! Both Zac Posen and Barneys gone in one day, it’s a bleak time for the fashion world 😞😞😞
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My oh my I grew up with him being famous for a reason because he's really talented. Sad..
I I am sad to see this happen however I respect his intelligence on understanding the right thing to do. The climate changes
he was involved with a corrupt investor who hates Trump -- in fashion, designers must love everyone and not engage with those who are corrupt and only after MONEY/POWER -- he sold his soul to satan -- BIG ASS MISTAKE
Thank gawd, I am so tired of watching Zac posen molest models on runway!
Ohhh No 😢 so sad, I’m sorry Zac Posen.
Damn, these celebs better show out for their boy & work to keep him afloat! 💀
How sad ..
Those luscious gowns... Me thinks Zac will go on to create more beauty 💙💙💙
So sorry to hear Zac Posen closed his business. Very unfortunate that he could not find a business partner and someone to help him redirect his fashion line thru another department store. Nostrums just opened a new store on 57th in NY. Maybe Posen’s business can comeback!
stayfabulous I’m not surprised...High price tag of designer goods coupled with shrinking middle class and growing gap of rich and poor.. fashion houses have tough times ahead; very few people at the top that can afford their prices.
Wow 👀
It’s about time ! Thank God good riddance !
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Awwwww man!
Never heard of him
He dressed liberals.... Bye!!!
So sorry to hear that about one of my all time favourite designers. Keep your chin up Zac_Posen 🤗
Very much a fashion loss. Bounce back please ZacPosenStudio
Unfortunately, the sign of the times ! Very sad what’s going on in the industry. Brick and mortar stores closing left and right! It’s a new world that’s very unsettling 😔
He’s an amazing artist with beautiful gowns!
Sad Day in the business, He is A Master of his craft! A true innovator in the art of manuplation of the feminine pattern, coupled with his attention to detail and clean tailored lines!. I hope He finds away of keeping his creative gift alive he inspired me ⭐️🌟✨💫❤️ ZacPosen
Too expensive of course you will be bankrupt eh
Sad news. His creations were wonderful.
So sad to hear. 💔
NYCSpeakerCoJo here is another shining moment for you to repeat your yesterday’s powerful farewell speech. NYCCouncil KeithPowersNYC GOP
I'll never understand why the investors don't want to invest in Zac_Posen's elegant collections. I guess people no longer care about high quality and just want to invest in trash these days. It's seriously tragic for fashion. ZacPosen Fashion Design BusinessNews Retail
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If he’s been hanging out with Michael & Gwyneth this is his next step WWG1WGA WWG1WGAWORLDWIDE WWG1WGA_WORLDWIDE DeepStateCorruption
TheCharmedGenie
A sad day for the fashion industry. 😔
Zac_Posen will be a stronger force to be reckoned with in due time! NeverTheEnd NextChapter 🙏🏼🖤
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I love Zac Posen, this is really sad. Hes a visionary and romantic designer. I hope he can will return to the industry early
He’ll be missed. He was perfection with construction. Iconic. Exquisite dresses!! Zac_Posen thank you for your work. Please reinvent🦋
This makes me sad
You’d think with all his celebrity clientele, if financial reasons were the cause, they’d come to his aid.
His doors may be shuttered, but his talent never will be....
SandraBernhard 😩
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This is heartbreaking. He does beautiful work.
If a brilliant, hard working person like Zac_Posen can’t find the right investors, the future is bleak for the next generation of designers. Really sad to hear one of the very few fashion ateliers left in NY is closing. The end of an era. Zac will do great, better things.
Noooo 😩
Sean Combs is involved, I'm shocked! 👹🤔
SueUvino 💔
It’s becoming harder and harder to make anything other then streetwear in the US- what a shame.
The loser refused to dress Melania Trump. Bye😂😂😂
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Zac_Posen this is only the start of something different for you. One door closes and another opens. Change, not always understood at the time, is good.
This is sad news. Best wishes for an amazing future to all designers.
Very sad his fashion was stunning. But he also seemed like such a nice guy in his appearances on Project Runway. Him and Barney’s sad.
The TrumpCurse He should have dressed our beautiful FLOTUS
😞 I’m sad about this, many jobs will be lost
Maybe he should’ve had America’s First Lady on that list. 🤔
You just got to love Karma 🤣
no...say sike. 🥺
That’s so sad. He’s one of my favorite designers, albeit outside of my price point.
Oh no. The sky is falling
Everything about this doesn't make sense.
ZacPosenStudio is an amazing designer. I hope he finds a way to move forward.
This makes me extremely sad, I love Zac Posen and I hope he gets up and going again sooner than later.
What a shame
Such a shame. Everyone should watch ‘House of Z’ to see how remarkably talented ZP truly is..The passion he has for the clothing he makes is so palpable. Another creative soul swallowed up. ZacPosen houseofZ
“Shutter” 😂
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Employees just found out TODAY 😒🥺, these people could not even prepare for unemployment while he's going to sell their hard work somewhere and remain in the money. He is not broke he will be fine.🙄🙄
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Always enjoyed his elegant & dramatic gowns.
A part of the heart of fashion has just died. 😭
Lie with the dogs, you get fleas.
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guess his sales were down
Is he still going to design for Brooks Brothers?
sorry to learn this news...he is a true talent
Noooo I adore his designs. Hes a gem I'm saddened for him
Nooooooo. Absolutely love Posen’s aesthetic and work ethic. Best wishes to all his future ventures. 🙏🏻
wtf no
Such a shame. My favorite designer 😞
Whoa! This is heartbreaking. I hope he will be ok.
This saddens me! Zac was one of a kind. I hope he can find a way to reorganize his company and come back with new ideas. He is so talented & he is a dying breed still needed in the fashion community! Best of luck to him!
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It really is a bunch of fuckery that we live in a world where creative success has to be fuelled by the finances of others
laurabertozzo I was SHOCKED by this news ! However, I am sure that as this door closes, another more brilliant one shall open. I look forward to see what other wonderful things Zac will bring about ! Bonne chance !
Did you see this coming, EricFarrStyle?
This is SO Sad 😭😢
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I thought that dress was a blue monster from the side 🧐
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saaaad story
This makes me really sad. I've always admired Zac Posen’s vision and artistry; his dresses were exquisitely constructed with very intricate silhouettes. And I mean who can forget his iconic Claire Danes Met Gala dress 😔. This is a true real loss to the fashion community!
Keep your chin up Zac!
very sad poor Zac
Oh wow!
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